Origi followed Firmino off the bench late on as Liverpool desperately searched for an away goal, while Sturridge travelled but didn't even make the matchday 18-man squad.

Klopp could have played Xherdan Shaqiri out wide and moved Sadio Mane into the middle. But the Swiss attacker remained rooted to the bench throughout.

It's been a familiar tale for Shaqiri in the second half of the campaign. His opportunities have dried up as he's slipped down the pecking order. Since February he has featured just twice for a combined total of 18 minutes.

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Firmino, who has scored 16 goals in 2018/19, has missed just two of Liverpool's 36 Premier League matches this term.

A new recruit would have to accept the likelihood of significant spells acting as an understudy.

Some would undoubtedly want guarantees about playing time, but a bumper contract and the chance to be part of a trophy-chasing squad operating among the elite of European football shouldn't make selling life at Liverpool too tricky.

Just look at Liverpool's title rivals. Manchester City have Gabriel Jesus waiting in the wings when Sergio Aguero isn't available. The Brazilian has scored 19 goals in all competitions this season.

The Reds' striking department is in need of a summer overhaul. Sturridge will leave when his contract expires next month. His best days are well and truly behind him. He isn't mobile enough for this Klopp team.

Daniel Sturridge takes a shot at goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Huddersfield Town at Anfield on April 26, 2019 (Image: Photo by Chloe Knott - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Liverpool also have a big decision to make about Origi, who is about to enter the final year of his deal. The Belgian has enjoyed a revival of sorts this term, especially in the role of an impact sub, but he still only has three goals to his name and is inconsistent.